Traditional Thai plates with customizable spice levels offered in a casual, wood-paneled space.
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Address: 900 Easton Ave #20, Somerset, NJ 08873
Website: http://diamondthaisomerset.com/
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Reviews
The waitress was very pleasant and gave us good explanations and suggestions.
Everything was very tasty and made with fresh ingredients.
The only thing we did not like was the Tom kha soup which was extremely sour. If you don’t like sour food do not order it!
Will be back to try some more.
Delicious food, had lots of chilled water to wash it down, that got promptly refilled.
There are lots of vegetarian options and there is lots of free parking around.
Will definitely patronize them again.
We asked for chopsticks. They don’t have any. We asked for chili paste and chili flakes as a condiment. They don’t have that they said.
The atmosphere in the dining room was stuffy.
It appears they are cost cutting at the expense of the customer’s dining experience.
Cannot recommend.
Diamond Thai Cuisine has been reputable locally, apparently, for their curries and delectable desserts. Of course, I had to go for the Mussamun Curry, since that is my favourite Thai curry. I also had a Tom Yum Koong soup and asked for an extra (level 2) kick of spice. I also didn’t forget the Thai iced tea!
I started out with two appetisers to share with the table: Curry Puffs and Honey Puffs. The curry puffs didn’t come out too oily nor too dry, which is the perfect in-between that doesn’t lose any of the filling’s flavour. The Honey Puff, served atop lobster bisque curry, was nice and unique — if its one appetiser you must choose, this one would be it.
Next, the Tom Yum Koong soup with level 2 of spice gave me a kick I actually quite enjoyed. For those unfamiliar, the soup is a little sour and the spiciness can kick back a bit. However, if you care more about the spicy, the zippiness of the soup will surely satisfy. As you get down the bowl, it does get more spicy… but it’s really soothing towards the end.
Continuing on, the Mussamun Curry, my main course with a level 3 spicy kick served with a bowl of Jasmine Rice, was nicely done with a fair helping of the fillings in the dish (peanuts, potatoes, onions, carrots, and bell pepper.) I mixed the rice gradually into the bowl with the curry and enjoyed it like a rice in soup… and it did go really well together!
Finally, I had two of the desserts (for which they don’t have it written out on their menu, but was explained by the waitress) — There was a Mango Sticky Rice dish served with Coconut Milk drizzled on it and a Coconut Pudding. The Coconut Pudding had a real cooling effect after all the spicy foods I had devoured and tasted… well, like the coconut it was in! Amazing stuff and a definite must-have for those who enjoy coconut! The Mango Sticky Rice was a sweet compliment to the entire meal with one last bit of coconut through the coconut milk!
Compliments go out to the waitress that explained and recommended the dishes tonight. The appetiser and dessert recommendations were some of the best and I do not regret deciding based on that. The service was very attentive and hospitable for a high-quality dining experience. With regard to the great dishes of the night, the chef, too, deserves great compliments!
Diamond Thai Cuisine is a literal hidden gem in Somerset, but I hope people do go check out this place for some really great Thai cuisine! They have a huge menu with so much to try, I hope to come back and try out their noodle dishes and their duck dishes. Meanwhile, I hope others do come to try out their curries and more!
Entrees:
Gang Dang (red curry) – good; note that spice is weakened due to the coconut milk.
Gang Paa – strong spice, good lemongrass and lime flavor.
Appetizers:
Satay (beef & chicken combo) – both meats are good; I prefer the beef.
Honey Puff – good and can adjust spiciness of the sauce; level 1 spice is noticeable, level 4 is strong but not absurd.
Curry Puff – good.
Desserts:
Coconut Custard – very good and a decent amount for 2-3 people. The coconut flavor is very natural.